Arkansas Educational Television Network

Leave Me Alone

No one wins when someone is bullied. If you are being bullied, tell an adult that you trust.

Things You Can Do On Your Own

• Keep telling yourself that you are a good person
• Learn to be proud of your differences and other people's differences
• Spend lots of time with people that make you feel good
• Volunteer to help others
• Keep a journal to record for feelings
• Draw a picture
• Write a song or play to perform with other kids
• Start a buddy program
• Encourage teachers to ask for assemblies or workshops on bullying.

How To Handle The Situation

• Ignore the bully. Try to walk past him/her. Go straight to an adult.
• Don't show that you're upset. Don't give the bully the satisfaction.
• If you do respond, do it firmly and evenly.
• Try to spin a bully's comment into a joke.
• Remember the bully has a problem, not you.
• Pretend the bully's comments are just floating away and popping like bubbles.

If That Doesn't Work:

• Talk to your parents, another relative or firend about it
• Talk to school officials like a teacher or counselor you trust
• Talk to someone at your church or synagogue
• Make sure you are clear about your concerns so you are taken seriously
• Bring a parent, friend or sibling with you to witness a possible encounter

Bullying Resources

Suggested Books

• How to Handle Bullies, Teasers and Other Meanies: A Book That Takes the Nuisance Out of Name Calling and Other Nonsense, by Kate Cohen-Posey
• Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem, by Gersgen Kaufman, Lev Raphael, Pamela Espeland
• Why Is Everyone Always Picking On Me, by Kate Cohen-Posey: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/print_books.html

Suggested Links

• Stop Bullying Now! Information, Prevention, and Games
• School Violence Resource Circle
• Positive Change for Schools
• A Watch Dog Organization
• All About Cyber Bullying
• Stop Violence Program
• National Bullying Ambassador for Parents and Kids
• Character Education Resource
• Bullying Pledge Card

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